Thornburg, VA Tires

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Tips & Advice

Can I order new tires online?

Yes. New tires purchased online can often be priced lower than ones at a tire dealership. Buyers can often avoid state sales taxes and locate hard-to-find tire styles and sizes, but will still have to locate a local tire installer and pay sometimes high shipping costs.

How much do new tires cost?

The average cost of a set of new tires is $637, with a range of between $525-$725. In addition, installation includes mounting and balancing, alignment, and disposal of old tires.

How are new tires installed?

The vehicle is raised and the old wheels are removed, then the old tires are removed from the wheels. The lug nuts, wheels, and valve stems are inspected and replaced as needed. The new tires are mounted and sealed, then inflated and balanced. The wheels are then replaced on the car. The average installation takes approximately 45 minutes.

How can I find a qualified tire dealer?

Agencies such as the Tire Industry Association promotes tire safety through advocacy and education to the industry including: manufacture, sales, repair, service and recycling. Seek a full-service tire dealer who carries a wide variety of tire types and brands and asks about the type of driving you normally do.

How can I repair a flat tire?

Move your car to a safe location.

Turn on your car’s safety lights, apply the parking brakes and remove the hubcap if there is one.

Loosen the lug nuts with a lug wrench (but do not remove them), raise the vehicle with a jack and then fully remove the lugnuts.

Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire.

Tighten the lug nuts by hand, lower the car and then tighten them fully with the lug wrench.

How do I properly inflate my tires?

First check the required PSI for the car (this is usually found on a panel on the side of the driver’s doorjamb, glove compartment or gas tank cover). Remove the tire valve cap and use a digital tire gauge to record the current tire pressure. Attach a hose from an air compressor to the tire valve stem and inflate the tie. Check periodically to make sure it has the proper tire pressure.

Why is it important to properly inflate my tires?

Underinflated tires accelerate tire wear which could lead to dangerous damage, as well as waste gas. The U.S. Department of Energy says gas milage is lowered by 0.4 percent for every drop in pounds per square inch (PSI).

How do I know when it’s time to replace my tires?

When tires begin to show wear, it is time to replace them. A good test is to take a penny and insert it into a tire’s tread head first. If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln’s head, the tread is worn and the tires should be replaced. Additionally, tires should generally be inspected after five years and replaced after 10 years.

What are the different types of tires?

There are different tires for various types of driving conditions: all-season tires suitable for dry, snowy or rainy roads; all-terrain tires for any type of road surface;, winter tires to provide traction in snow and ice; performance tires for superior maneuverability; and traction and SUV tires for sport/utility vehicles.

How can I find out what kind of tires I need?

The tires you need will depend on the size of your the and the driving conditions. Information on the size of tires can be found on a panel located on either the car’s driver’s side door jamb, the glove compartment, or the gas tank cover.